To pass H. RES. 5, providing for the adoption of rules of the 72nd Congress. (p. 10-2, 82-2)

On Dec 8, 1931, the House voted 403–7 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 210–0, Republicans 192–7, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 72nd Congress (1931–1932), Herbert Hoover was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 403
No: 7
Did not vote: 37
Date: Dec 8, 1931

By party

Democrats210 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans192 yes · 7 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Burton Lee French R-ID voted no
Donald Francis Snow R-ME voted no
John Taber R-NY voted no
Gale Hamilton Stalker R-NY voted no
Daniel Alden Reed R-NY voted no
Edward Lowber Stokes R-PA voted no
Royal Cleaves Johnson R-SD voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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